Radiation and the hunt for Martian life
The search for life on Mars may have become more complicated because of the radiation from stars millions of light...
AI uncovers deep marsquakes
Meteoroids striking Mars produce seismic signals that can reach deeper into the planet than previously known. That’s the finding of...
New insight into Red Planet’s hot again, cold again history
The fact that the cold, dry Mars of today once had flowing rivers and lakes several billion years ago has...
How marsquakes offer clues about the Red Planet’s evolution
New analysis of marsquakes, which are similar to earthquakes, could offer clues into how Mars has evolved over billions of...
Mysterious Martian mounds formed by ancient water
Over 15,000 mounds are scattered across Chryse Planitia in Mars’ lowlands – but until recently, no one knew how they...
Mars: a beginner’s guide to exploring the Red Planet
Discover the wonders of the Red Planet with Mars: A Beginner’s Guide to Exploring the Red Planet (2024) by Brendan...
LightShip opens new doors for Mars exploration
The European Space Agency (ESA) is rethinking how we explore Mars. The LightShip program is designed to make Mars missions...
Trump pledges Mars mission in second inaugural address
President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address included a bold declaration of intent: to send American astronauts to Mars. "We will...
Traces of ice-free ancient lakes and ponds discovered on Mars
Researchers from the California Institute of Technology have uncovered two sets of ancient wave ripples on Mars, preserved in the...
Unraveling Mars’ geological history through meteorites and sample return
Mars presents a captivating geological puzzle, appearing either moon-like or Earth-like, depending on the perspective. Research from Lawrence Livermore National...
